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Our Neighbors’ Table & Quentin on Guitar

Local Pulse on WNBP Newburyport

2017-06-03

Show #191

This week Joe’s guests were:

Lyndsey Haight, Executive Director of Our Neighbors’ Table in Amesbury. There are over 6,000 people in the service area of ONT that are food insecure. Joe and Lyndsey talked about the work of ONT to support them. We also talked about a grant received from the Cummings Foundation, mobile food distribution, the Summer Lunch Program, and more!

Ashley Bush, Owner of Buttermilk Baking Co. – Top of the list was Buttermilk After Dark, a semi-regular, Friday night pop-up extension of Buttermilk, where they serve off-menu items from the back door of the bakery. Lots of delicious fun. Watch for the dates and menu on their Facebook page.

Sheriff Coppinger and Mayor Holaday

This week Joe’s guests were:

Kevin Coppinger, Sheriff of Essex County. We discussed his background, his transition into the position earlier this year, the work of the Sheriff’s Department, budgetary constraints, and the opioid crisis. (Facebook)

Donna Holaday, Mayor of Newburyport, in her semi-regular visit to Local Pulse. We talked about budget issues, the waterfront, parking garage, a new position in the city, the upcoming election, and much more.

Local Pulse with Joe DiBiase is where you can hear about the news, views, arts and food in the Newburyport area. Tune in to WNBP, 106.1 FM, 1450 AM, and streaming at LocalPulseRadio.comevery Saturday morning at 9:00 am. Like our Facebook Page.

Mayor Donna Holaday who discussed what’s involved in planning the arrival of tall ships to Newburyport, the festivities, and what we can look forward to in Newburyport during the upcoming summer. (11:19)

Capt. Dale Groff & Capt. Willy Leathers, of the Schooner Alabama and Schooner Adventure, who talked about the ships, the history of the ships, and the tours of the ships available during Maritime Days. (21:14)

Kevin Hunt, the Director of Veterans’ Services for the cities of Amesbury & Newburyport and Towns of Merrimac & Salisbury, who talked about Memorial Day activities and events in the area, and the Newburyport Memorial Brick program. (28:54)

Linda Garcia, owner of Abraham’s Bagels & Pizza, about the grand re-opening of “Abe’s” and the work it’s taken to get to this point.

Local Pulse with Joe DiBiase is where you can hear about the news, views, arts and food in the Newburyport area. Tune in to WNBP, 106.1 FM, 1450 AM, and streaming at www.LocalPulseRadio.com/ every Saturday morning at 9:00 am.

“Leapers” of Faith, Wildlife & The Deck

This week Joe’s guests were:

Alice Mulvany and Officers Dani Sinclair & Tori Smith, to talk about their “Leap of Faith,” a skydiving fundraiser to support The Pelican Intervention Fund, which provides treatment opportunities for those suffering from addiction. Be sure to go to www.PelicanInterventionFund.org and make a donation to support these brave ladies. After all, if they can jump out of a plane, you can write a check!

Jean Adams, from the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, on her regular check-in at Local Pulse, to let us know what’s happening at the Refuge. We love Jean, and she keeps coming back, despite Gregg’s “plover jokes.” Thanks Jean!

Roman Mondalto, General Manager of The Deck in Salisbury. We talked about the great 2nd floor addition to The Deck, the menu, including some new items, and more.

Local Pulse with Joe DiBiase is where you can hear about the news, views, arts and food in the Newburyport area. Tune in to WNBP, 106.1 FM, 1450 AM, and streaming at www.LocalPulseRadio.com/ every Saturday morning at 9:00 am.

IC School, “Talking” Houses & Plumfest

This week Joe’s guests were:

Mary Reardon, Principal, Immaculate Conception School, which is celebrating its 135th Anniversary. First, we talked a bit about the history of the school, the school today, and in the future with Mary’s upcoming retirement. Mary also shared details about the 135th Anniversary Gala to be held May 19.

Jack Santos, the organizer of If This House Could Talk. We talked about the concept of the project and how residents may take part. Local homeowners will display a sign describing something about the history of, or an interesting fact about their house during Yankee Homecoming. Most of all, the idea behind the project is to get people interacting in the real world. A video of the interview was streamed via Facebook here.

Cynthia Keefe & Kevin Kelley, the founders of Plumfest, joined us to talk about the Island-wide music festival. This year 80 musical acts will play in/on driveways, yards, porches & decks on Plum Island on May 20. So, don’t miss it!

Local Pulse with Joe DiBiase is where you can hear about the news, views, arts and food in the Newburyport area. Tune in to WNBP, 106.1 FM, 1450 AM, and streaming at www.LocalPulseRadio.com/listen-live every Saturday morning at 9:00 am.

Bill Sargent, local Plum Island erosion expert, about how the Island fared over the winter, the good science being done, and the future of Plum Island.

Ken Jackman, Custom House Maritime Museum, about Maritime Days, the visit of the schooners Alabama and Adventure. Learn how high school students may become tall ship crew members as the ships come into Newburyport. AND … the announcement that Local Pulse will be broadcasting LIVE from the deck of one of the ships on May 27!

Local Pulse with Joe DiBiase is where you can hear about the news, views, arts and food in the Newburyport area. Tune in to WNBP, 106.1 FM, 1450 AM, and streaming at www.LocalPulseRadio.com/listen-live every Saturday morning at 9:00 am.

Student Theater, Choral Society & Councilor Vogel

This week Joe’s guests were:

John Budzyna, Paige Lichty, Theo Roberts & Wade Turner, from Acting Out Productions, about their upcoming performances of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “The New Little Red Riding Hood.” John will be directing. Paige will play “Red.” Theo and Wade will each play Charlie. We heard from these seasoned young actors about their theater experience, what they like about acting, and much more, while Joe demonstrated his vast ignorance of theater terms.

Penny Lazarus & Dr. George Case, from the Newburyport Choral Society (Facebook), about their upcoming performance of Annelies, a moving oratorio based on the story of Anne Frank. This is the 83rd season for the Newburyport Choral Society, and it’s clear why its audience comes from far and wide for these performances.

Bruce Vogel, Newburyport City Councilor at Large. Councilor Vogel shared his views in an open and frank discussion about the relationship between the branches of local government, the work of the Council and a variety of topics.

Local Pulse with Joe DiBiase is where you can hear about the news, views, arts and food in the Newburyport area. Tune in to WNBP, 106.1 FM, 1450 AM, and streaming at WNBP.com every Saturday morning at 9:00 am.

Literary Festival, Belleville Roots & Councilor Cronin

This week Joe’s guests were:

Vicki Hendrickson & Jen Entwistle, from the 12th Annual Newburyport Literary Festival. We talked about this year’s theme, “Drawing Readers In” and the 2017 honoree, Jeff Kinney, author of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” We also talked about various other events during the festival. Learn more at www.NewburyportLiteraryFestival.org.

Bob Cronin, Newburyport Ward 3 City Councilor (website) and candidate for Mayor, about a variety of topics of what’s happening in Newburyport, and why he decided to run for mayor.

Local Pulse with Joe DiBiase is where you can hear about the news, views, arts and food in the Newburyport area. Tune in to WNBP, 106.1 FM, 1450 AM, and streaming at WNBP.com every Saturday morning at 9:00 am.

Pow Wow Cleanup & The Daily News

This week Joe’s guests were:

Asia Scudder & E.J. Ouellette, who are organizing a Benefit for the Pow Wow River Cleanup. E.J. was kind enough to play some fiddle for us, and we talked about the need for cleaning up the Pow Wow River (they’ve actually found, not 1, but 2 safes in the river!) Get your tickets here for the fundraiser, which will be held on April 22 at The Crossbar Pub, featuring E.J. Ouellette and Crazy Maggy.

Richard Lodge, Managing Editor of The Daily News of Newburyport (Facebook). We talked about the decisions made in the news room and by the editorial staff (especially important in an local election year), and the newspaper’s staff. We also talked about some of the “hot button” issues in the area, such as historic preservation, the “1690 House,” Waterfront West, and much more!

Local Pulse with Joe DiBiase is where you can hear about the news, views, arts and food in the Newburyport area. Tune in to WNBP, 106.1 FM, 1450 AM, and streaming at WNBP.com every Saturday morning at 9:00 am.

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***INN STREET GOES GREEK***
Thursday, August 3, 2017, 6PM to 9PM
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Newburyport
in conjunction with the Yankee Homecoming Inn St. Artisans Revival is turning Inn Street GREEK for the NIGHT!
Please join us for LIVE GREEK MUSIC with "Kefi Sounds" featuring Chuck & Ross!
Right next to our Greek Food Booth on the Inn Street Stage!
Come early and have a gyro, chicken souvlaki, loukanico, spanikopita or a meze plate!
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